News in Fort Myers
Florida Weekly (Fort Myers)
Published September 29More than a wig
“I had beautiful hair,” Jodi Lauer said. And then chemotherapy took it away. Knowing it was coming didn’t make it any easier. “They tell you that you’re gonna lose that, but you just don’t expect it,” Lauer said. Soon after starting treatment, her hair felt coarse like a Brillo…
Florida Weekly (Naples)
Published September 28United Way bringing good vibes to annual bartender battle
A funky evening for a groovy cause is set for United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades’ third annual Bartender Battle on Oct. 29. The family-friendly fundraiser will take place again at Bay Street Yard in Fort Myers and feature a ’70s Halloween costume party theme. This year’s event…
Florida Weekly (Naples)
Published September 21Donor-funded grants boost local arts and animal welfare programs
Everyone has a charitable cause near and dear to their hearts. Hunger, literacy, poverty, mental health, housing and the environment top many lists. Other individuals focus their passion on specific demographics, like seniors, veterans, women and children. No cause is more or…
Florida Weekly (Fort Myers)
Published September 02A.N.A.’s Friends
NATURE OF BUSINESS: Nonprofit organization serving abused, neglected and abandoned children throughout Southwest Florida COMPANY PRESIDENT & CEO: Jessica Kaestner NUMBER OF LOCATIONS: One primary office in Fort Myers, serving children throughout Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Hendry…
Florida Weekly (Fort Myers)
Published September 01Southwest Florida Children’s Charities, Inc. expands Wine & Women Summer Series to Naples
SWFL Children’s Charities, Inc. expanded its popular Wine & Women Summer Series into Naples this summer, creating a new opportunity to bring like-minded women together around a shared passion for wine, community and supporting children’s health. The series also provides an…
Florida Weekly (Fort Myers)
Published August 31The “Be a Friend” campaign for local kids fighting cancer
Barbara’s Friends – Golisano Children’s Cancer Fund is inviting Southwest Florida residents to double their impact for local children battling cancer through its Be a Friend campaign, with all donations matched up to $60,000 thanks to presenting sponsor Florida Radiology…
Florida Weekly (Fort Myers)
Published August 30When the power grid fails and cell towers go dark
When a major hurricane strikes Southwest Florida, cell networks quickly overload, internet services collapse, and power grids fail. In those critical post-storm hours, one form of communication reliably holds the line: Amateur Radio. The Fort Myers Amateur Radio Club, Inc.…